IBEW Local 48 pay scale
Portland, OR · International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Journeyman scale
Public data$65.50/hr
≈ $136,240/year full-time
Total package $96.71/hr including benefits, 48% above the check
2026 · Source: unionpayscales.com (opens in new tab)
Where the package goes
Employer-paid benefits per hour worked, on top of the $65.50/hr wage.
- Health & welfare$10.05/hr
- Pension$9.50/hr
- Annuity$4.42/hr
- NEBF$1.97/hr
- Vacation / holiday$2.42/hr
- Other fringes$5.27/hr
- Total package$96.71/hr
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBEW Local 48 journeyman pay scale?
The IBEW Local 48 (Portland, OR) journeyman inside wireman scale is $65.50/hr (about $136,240/year full-time), with a total package of $96.71/hr including benefits, according to unionpayscales.com (2026).